A Small Mourning

Overview

When Marjorie's husband of 20 years dies of a brain tumour, she's hit financially as well as emotionally. The money she makes packing tights in a factory isn't enough to cover her rent, and her TV is repossessed. Soon after the funeral she meets Arnold, a wealthy pub landlord, who squires her to the local Conservative Club ball in an effort to cheer her up. Life with Arnold promises not only companionship but undreamt-of luxury, but Marjorie's friends and family do not necessarily approve.

Directed by Chris Bernard

Top cast

Alison Steadman

Marjorie

Stratford Johns

Arnold

Jack Deam

Robert (as Ian Deam)

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Catherine Ivie

Debra

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Elizabeth Bradley

Nellie

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Tina Earl

Eileen

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Pauline Yates

Barbara

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Dinah Handley

Alice

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Celia Gore-Booth

Mrs. O'Donoghue

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Alan Bird

Priest

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Elizabeth Crawford

First Harpy

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Pat Mills

Second Harpy

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Sheldon Goodinson

Altar Boy

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